Madelynn Carol Wiszowaty

Madelynn Carol (Kerby) Wiszowaty - lovingly known as Lynn, Mom and Nanny - passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at age 73.

Born Dec. 21, 1951, to Paul Kerby, now deceased, and Madeline Kerby, Lynn was a woman of faith. She lived her life rooted in Christ and the teachings of the Bible, and openly shared the Gospel and ministered to others with prayer, encouragement and love. As a prayer warrior and devoted follower of Jesus, Lynn had a ministry of connection.

Lynn found joy in life's simple pleasures: swimming, ice cream, baking, dancing, playing games, art and taking walks. Her laughter was contagious, her hugs healing and her smile could light up any room. Above all, family was her greatest joy and she poured her heart into every moment with them.

Lynn was a longtime Grosse Pointe resident. She attended St. Joan of Arc School, then went to high school at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School. She ran an in-home preschool while she raised her family and later earned a teaching degree and a master's degree in education from Wayne State University. Lynn taught Head Start preschool for more than 20 years in the Detroit Public Schools. She nurtured her students with love and joy.

Lynn first was married to her high school sweetheart Joseph Jamerino. Together, they raised four children: Cheryl Jamerino Colt (Jonathan), Christine Hafner (Kevin), Michael Jamerino (the late Jennifer) and Melissa Jamerino (Beau).

She is survived by her beloved husband, Gerald Wiszowaty. With him, she helped raise Sara Lanni (Paul) and Philip Wiszowaty. She also is survived by her beloved grandchildren, Olivia and Noah Colt, Clare, Ella, and Liam Hafner, A.J. Jamerino, and Milania and Maddox Lanni; her siblings, Paul Kerby (Antoinette), Brian Kerby (Diane), Steven Kerby (Candice), Cheryl Owsen and Kenneth Kerby (Andrea); and in-laws, Richard Wiszowaty (Margherita) and Janis Hauff (Dennis).

A celebration of life takes place 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, with a Sharing of Memories 6:30pm at Wujek Calcaterra & Sons Funeral Home, 36900 Schoenherr, Sterling Heights. In state Saturday Oct. 11th from 10:00am until the 11:00am Funeral Service at Crosspointe Christian Church, 21336 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods, followed by a luncheon at Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter, St. Clair Shores.

Any donations made to the family in Madelynn's name will be sent to a charity that will be named at a later date.